24 June 2021
Published 13 November 2020
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the need to take care of your own health to prevent other people getting sick.
While the world waits for a coronavirus vaccine, Moreton Bay Regional Council is keeping our community safe by providing vaccines to help protect against other harmful viruses.
Mayor Peter Flannery said that timing your vaccines correctly offers the best protection for yourself, your loved ones and the community.
“We’ve now released our 2021 Immunisation calendar so residents can plan when and where’ll get their jabs next year to protect our region against preventable diseases,” Cr Flannery said.
“At-risk groups including babies, school-aged children, seniors and other eligible residents can get their free vaccines in line with the Australian Government’s National Immunisation Program and the Queensland Government’s School Immunisation Program.
“For everyone else, our clinics offer a range of vaccines for purchase including the flu, whooping cough, meningococcal and more.
“This program has proved to be a vital resource for locals, so far this year we’ve administered more than 14,000 vaccines to almost 9,000 locals.
“There’s no need to make an appointment, just turn up with your Medicare card and your or your child’s vaccination record or personal health record.
“Jump on our website to view the clinic calendar or pick up a copy in your local hospitals, Council libraries and Customer Service Centres.”
Council manages eight immunisation clinics throughout Morayfield, Kallangur, Deception Bay, Albany Creek, Redcliffe, North Lakes, Caboolture and Strathpine.
View the 2021 Immunisation Clinic Calendar and find out more at: www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/immunisation
For more information on Queensland’s Immunisation Schedule and eligibility for free vaccinations, visit: www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/immunisation/schedule